Best Mexican Restaurants in State College, PA
Looking for Mexican Restaurants in State College? Below you'll find 10 local options with their address, phone number, website and opening hours, plus practical advice on choosing the right one.
What they do: Taquerías and Mexican restaurants with tacos, mole, tamales and margaritas.
This guide lists 10 Mexican Restaurants in and around State College, spread across 2 ZIP codes. 8 have a phone number you can call directly from this page, 7 link to their own website, 7 are open on weekends. Listings are organized so you can compare them at a glance and contact them directly.
Top 10 Mexican Restaurants in State College
Listings are shown in no paid order: no business can pay to appear or to rank higher on this page.
1 Lupita's Authentic Mexican Food
- Address 312 West Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 954-8749
- Website lupitasmexicanfood.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-3 AM |
| Fri | 11 AM-3 AM |
| Sat | 11 AM-3 AM |
| Sun | 11 AM-8 PM |
2 El Jefe's Taqueria
- Address 352 East Calder Way, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 954-5085
- Website eljefestaqueria.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 8 AM-4 AM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 8 AM-4 AM |
| Wed | 8 AM-4 AM |
| Thu | 8 AM-4 AM |
| Fri | 8 AM-4 AM |
| Sat | 8 AM-4 AM |
| Sun | 8 AM-4 AM |
3 Moe's Southwest Grill
- Address 211 Patriot Lane, State College, PA 16803
- Phone (814) 862-9315
- Website locations.moes.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:30 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:30 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM-9 PM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM-8 PM |
4 Plaza Azteca
- Address 1550 South Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 954-7451
- Website plazaazteca.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
5 Qdoba
- Address 1908 North Atherton Street, State College, PA 16803
- Phone (814) 861-4670
- Website locations.qdoba.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
| Wed | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
| Thu | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
| Fri | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 10:30 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 10:30 AM-9 PM |
6 Rey Azteca
- Address 485 Benner Pike, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (866) 421-1290
- Website reyaztecastatecollege.com
Opening hours
| Mon | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-10 PM |
| Sun | 11 AM-9 PM |
7 Chipotle
- Address 116 Hiester Street, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 231-0442
- Website locations.chipotle.com
8 Carter's Table
- Address 407 East Beaver Avenue, State College, PA 16801
- Phone (814) 954-8925
Opening hours
| Tue | 11 AM-9 PM |
|---|---|
| Wed | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Thu | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Fri | 11 AM-9 PM |
| Sat | 11 AM-9 PM |
How to choose Mexican Restaurants in State College
- Check hours and whether you need a reservation, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.
- Look at the current menu online, since prices and dishes change often.
- Ask about dietary options such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or halal if you need them.
- Check whether the place is BYOB, which is common in State College and can save a lot on a night out.
- Look up the latest health inspection results, which the county or city publishes online.
Local tips for State College
Demand for many services, from movers to cleaners to restaurants, rises and falls with the Penn State academic calendar, especially at move-in and move-out.
Book movers, hotels and restaurants well in advance around home football games, graduation and Arts Fest in July.
State College is in Centre County, and local phone numbers use the 814 area code. Popular areas include Downtown, College Heights, Highlands, Holmes-Foster, Penn State campus, Nittany Crossing, Park Forest.
Frequently asked questions
Which Mexican Restaurants in State College are open on weekends?
According to their listed hours, these are open on Saturday or Sunday: Lupita's Authentic Mexican Food, El Jefe's Taqueria, Moe's Southwest Grill, Plaza Azteca, Qdoba, Rey Azteca. Hours can change on holidays, so call before you go.
Which areas of State College do these Mexican Restaurants cover?
The Mexican Restaurants on this list are located in ZIP codes 16801, 16803. Many businesses also serve nearby neighborhoods and suburbs, so ask when you call.
What does BYOB mean?
BYOB means 'bring your own bottle.' The restaurant has no liquor license, so you can bring your own wine or beer. Some charge a small corkage fee.
Do I need a reservation?
For popular places on weekends, yes. Many State College restaurants take reservations online, while casual spots are usually walk-in only.
Where can I check restaurant health inspections in State College?
Restaurant inspections in Pennsylvania are run by the Department of Agriculture or by local health departments in cities and counties such as Philadelphia and Allegheny County, and results are published online.
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